{"title":"Helen Purperhart","description":"\u003cp\u003eHELEN PURPERHART is a Dutch yoga practitioner with over 15 years of study who teaches children and adults at her own yoga center near Amsterdam. Her recent books include \u003cem\u003eThe Yoga Zoo Adventure: Animal Poses and Games for Little Kids\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eYoga Exercises for Teens: Developing a Calmer Mind and a Stronger Body\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Yoga Adventure for Children: Playing, Dancing, Moving, Breathing, Relaxing\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurperhart has authored additional yoga titles in Dutch, among them Familieyoga and Yogagids voor Kids, and conducts teachers' training courses in children’s yoga.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen she’s not writing, Purperhart runs her yoga center, where she works with both children and adult students. Much of her work focuses on making yoga accessible to young people and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelen Purperhart’s books are published by Hunter House, an imprint of Turner Publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/books-new-releases\"\u003eNew Releases\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/award-winning-books\"\u003eAward-Winning Books\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-yoga-adventure-for-children","title":"The Yoga Adventure for Children: Playing, Dancing, Moving, Breathing, Relaxing","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eThe Yoga Adventure for Children\u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated manual for teachers at primary schools and yoga teachers who wish to create children's classes. Featuring 80 drawings of poses, the book playfully acquaints children with yoga stretches and postures and the philosophy behind the practice. Blending yoga, play, dance, music, drama, and drawing, the book requires very little preparation before use. Parents too can share \u003ci\u003eThe Yoga Adventure for Children\u003c\/i\u003e with their child at home. Practicing yoga together offers an opportunity to both parents and the child to laugh, play, and have fun together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany yoga positions are inspired by animals and stimulate suppleness and strength, and all aspects of yoga are included in the games: relaxation, breathing, concentration, meditation, self-awareness, and visualization. Concepts like karma, chakra, and the elements are explained and developed without too much confusing detail. The games in this book can also be used to increase children's concentration and self-esteem, and to stimulate them to express more creativity, imagination, and better social skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897934709\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897934701\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Helen Purperhart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43215032746200,"sku":"9780897934701","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43215032778968,"sku":"9781630267216","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897934701_FC_mockup_v2_1738749421_da7b4cc4-2575-45cc-8fe5-4f97c4f21532.jpg?v=1791006976"},{"product_id":"yoga-exercises-for-teens","title":"Yoga Exercises for Teens: Developing a Calmer Mind and a Stronger Body","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eYoga provides not only an excellent, low-impact workout, it also helps young people in key areas such as body awareness, flexibility, concentration, stress reduction, and self-expression. The exercises and games in this easy-to-follow guide are specifically designed to fit the needs of teenagers and to show teens how to work out and train their bodies in a relaxed way. It requires no advance knowledge or preparation and can be used by anyone working with teens between the ages of 10 and 20. The exercises are divided into static postures, dynamic postures, and exercises in pairs. There are also visualization and meditation exercises based on the four elements of nature as well as an introduction to the basics of yoga philosophy. The book can be used with large and small groups or as part of a parent-teen activity. Practicing yoga together is a perfect opportunity for parents and teens to exercise, talk, and spend time together in a healthy, positive manner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897935039\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897935036\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Helen Purperhart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43215033794776,"sku":"9780897935036","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43215033827544,"sku":"9781630267209","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897935036_FC_mockup_v2_1738749172_69fa11b7-bfc3-4af1-b823-f34465c27a24.jpg?v=1791007496"},{"product_id":"the-yoga-zoo-adventure","title":"The Yoga Zoo Adventure: Animal Poses and Games for Little Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eYoga is increasingly popular for building strength and developing flexibility in people of all ages. However, young children may lack the concentration or strength needed to preform adult yoga routines. In this introduction to yoga for children, designed for young bodies and short attention spans, the author has replaced traditional poses with creative games and imaginative exercises that little kids can enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany yoga positions are based on stretches or movements that are characteristic of certain animals. By using an imaginary trip to the zoo, Helen Purperhart introduces kids to all these animals-- and to yoga. Kids create their own zoo setting and then get to visit the lions' enclosure or the ape cage, the insect house or the aviary. They are also encouraged to act like animals--to snort like zebras, imitate parrots and practice communicating without words like chimpanzees. The combination of imagination and exercise is as stimulating for the children's minds as it is beneficial for their bodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelpful tips, clear illustrations and an easy-to-follow format help make the book user-friendly. The exercises contain instructions that can be read word for word. An additional sections provides detailed descriptions of the animals in the games, and children can also learn more about yoga philosophy through a series of animal fables. Perfect for teachers, parents, camp counselors or yoga instructions, this book is a great resource for those who work--and play-- with kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eWe earn a commission for purchases made through the following links.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/0897935055\/ref=nosim?tag=tpcecomm-20\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Amazon\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/amazon-buylink --\u003e\u003c!-- bookshop-buylink --\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/book\/9780897935050\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eshop for this title at Bookshop.org\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- \/bookshop-buylink --\u003e","brand":"Helen Purperhart","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43215033860312,"sku":"9780897935050","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43215033893080,"sku":"9781630266493","price":23.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0563\/7786\/8475\/files\/9780897935050_FC_mockup_v2_1738749088_a4258b62-3370-403d-95f2-324a4eaea21c.jpg?v=1791007531"}],"url":"https:\/\/turnerpublishing.com\/collections\/author-helen-purperhart.oembed","provider":"Turner Publishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}